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He was conflicting with me unnecessarily because he was consumed alcohol excessively. (past tense)
As he has consumed alcohol, He is conflicting with me. ( Simple Present tense)
Can I say like these?
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We don't use the verb ' conflict ' like that. We usually say fight or argue. Instead of consume alcohol, we usually use the verb 'drink' The context usually makes it clear that the liquid was alcohol.
- We don't use the verb ' conflict ' like that.
- We usually say fight or argue.
- Instead of consume alcohol, we usually use the verb 'drink' The context usually makes it clear that the liquid was alcohol.
- So, here is natural English.
- He was fighting with me / arguing with me unnecessarily because he was drinking excessively.
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We don't use the verb 'conflict' like that. We usually say fight or argue.
Instead of consume alcohol, we usually use the verb 'drink' The context usually makes it clear that the liquid was alcohol.
So, here is natural English.
He was fighting with me / arguing with me unnecessarily because he was drinking excessively.
As he
0The verb consume is rather formal.
eg Do not drive if you have consumed alcohol.
eg My doctor told me I should not consume large quantities of sugar.
The verb conflict is commonly used in discussing contradictory things.
eg His kind words conflict with his unkind actions.
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